Smashmouth Football League Articles

NFC East

1. New York Giants
2. Washington Redskins
3. Philadelphia Eagles
4. Dallas Cowboys

Analysis: People slept on the New York Giants last year and they won the division, just like I predicted them too -- and they do it again this year! The Washington Redskins are extremely improved, however, and I think they'll be competitive, at minimum. The Philadelphia Eagles are in the midst of an interesting rebuild, but should be able to string together wins due to having a competent GM. As for the Dallas Cowboys, I know there is hype, but don't buy it. Six wins may happen, but that's it.

NFC North

1. Detroit Lions
2. Chicago Bears
3. Minnesota Vikings
4. Green Bay Packers

Analysis: This is going to be a very tough division and at the end of the day I expect the Detroit Lions to come out the victor, mostly due to their impressive duo of wide receivers. I do think that the Chicago Bears will be fairly competitive though. Look for a stellar year out of sophomore quarterback Alex Smith! It seems wrong to put the Minnesota Vikings third, but someone has to and I like the Bears to make a bit of a surprising push this season. Not a slight on Minnesota, but props to the entire division for being tough. Last, we have the Green Bay Packers, who look like they are in for a long haul of a poor franchise history.

NFC South

1. Atlanta Falcons
2. Carolina Panthers
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
4. New Orleans Saints

Analysis: Not even I am going to pass up the no-brainer that is the Atlanta Falcons winning their division. They need to enjoy it while it lasts, however. Behind them is where it gets interesting. GM Leonard Jones gets a lot of criticism, but this Carolina Panthers team is still decent and should win some games. The same goes for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but I think their upside is lower. Last is the New Orleans Saints. They're starting David Greene and see him as the QB of the future. It makes you wonder who the GM of the future will be.

NFC West

1. Seattle Seahawks
2. Arizona Cardinals
3. San Francisco 49ers
4. St. Louis Rams

Analysis: This is an extremely difficult division to call. When push comes to shove, I think that Rock Hewko's plan finally comes together and the Seattle Seahawks save his job. But that's if he even knows that his job is jeopardy. I can't put the defending champs down too much, so they come in second. The Arizona Cardinals got hot at the right time, but they are due for some injuries. I'm also a believer in the San Francisco 49ers, but I think they need another season. Lastly, we have the St. Louis Rams, who have an excellent roster -- but someone has to come in last.

NFC Playoff Seedings

1. Atlanta Falcons
2. Seattle Seahawks
3. Detroit Lions
4. New York Giants
5. Carolina Panthers
6. Chicago Bears